file past (someone or something)

file past (someone or something)

To move past someone or something in a line. Once all of the third-graders filed past, the fourth-graders followed them out of the church. The bridal party filed past the applauding guests.
See also: file, past
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

file past (someone or something)

[for a line or procession] to move past someone or something. The people filed past the coffin, looking sadly at the still figure inside. As they filed past, some wept openly.
See also: file, past
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • file past
  • look past
  • sneak past (someone or something)
  • brush past (someone or something)
  • blow past (someone or something)
  • reach past (someone or something)
  • knew it was coming
  • know (something) is coming
  • settle an old score (with someone)
  • settle a score